Chapter 11 Chapter Eleven

one The second brother invited some American friends to have dinner in Chinatown.Because it happened to be Sunday, the second brother was quite proud of Tom and Eva, so he took them both.At the dinner table, Tom saw Sean.Toy.Flora and Roy went too.Only Flora had heard of Thein.Toy, she is an entertainer in a nightclub and the girlfriend of the second brother. This is my brother Tom and this is my sister Eva.The second brother proudly introduced them.They study in American schools. This is Xi Yin.Miss Toy. Xi Yin.Toy performed in nightclubs in the city, and she exuded a feminine charm all over her body.She wore a low-cut evening dress, and the shoulder straps of the dress slipped down her shoulders from time to time. She often lifted one shoulder strap with a graceful posture, while the other slipped down.Her makeup is almost stage-like heavy makeup, with dark red lipstick on her lips, eye shadow on her eyelids, and her straight and curled eyelashes, giving people a very far-fetched and dignified feeling.Her teeth are straight and her hair is pulled up with bangs in front that give her the appearance of a Chinese doll.This kind of heavy makeup is obviously very troublesome. It makes men think about it and makes women look sideways.Tom and Eva had never been this close to someone in such a low-cut dress, and it made them very uncomfortable.In addition, Xi Yin.Toy also wore green nail polish.As soon as Flora saw her, she immediately knew that they were completely different types of people, and she couldn't help trembling because of Xi Yin's attire.

Xi Yin.Toy's industry needs this kind of attractive woman.She has an oval face with slightly shaved cheeks.When she spoke, her hands gesticulated continuously and artificially.If you look at her from a closer distance, you can find that her eyes are not big, but black. Although they are shining and energetic, they are just the light of youth, and there is no trace of wisdom.Her attitude is not reserved, nor is she arrogant; she is eager to please and entertain others.The way she talks to a man is like a seal. Whether it is her movements or her tone, they are like seals swimming in the water, rising and falling in an orderly manner.She knew very well how her second brother, whom she called Freddie, admired her. Men were all the same.

Sandy, one of the three Americans.Bull is the second brother's colleague at Corninius Insurance Company.He met Xi Yin in a nightclub with his second brother.Toy.Shandi knew several showgirls before, but he especially admired Xi Yin, and the two of them met Xi Yin. You know what, Toy?If you were at Cyclamen Nightclub, Sandy said, you would be the queen there. Xi Yin.Tooy was very comfortable being flattered, though she didn't really believe it, but men are just that cute and will say nice things to make you happy.Do you think so? I know absolutely!You make me think of a girl from Cyclamen, we call her Queenie.Tell me, how about I call you Queenie, baby?

I don't care.Here's a toast from Queenie, hi!She raises her glass high. Queenie respects me!Sandy raised his glass too, and they both took a sip of wine.Shan Di sat in Xi Yin.Toy's other side.He put his arm around her shoulder after drinking, and she shook it off.Please behave yourself, Sandy.She said it with a smile on her face, showing that she wasn't really upset. Sandy, she is my girlfriend, don't forget!said the second brother. Slow down!Xi Yin.Toy protested, You guys seem to know better than us girls who we want to be girlfriends. all right!Freddy!all right!Queenie, you're his girlfriend.After finishing speaking, Sandy raised his cup and said, Cheers!I respect you both, I'm married.I tell you, Queenie, I'm a married man.I like Chinese people, I don't know why I like Chinese people.

Even if this little incident is over, they continue to dine in this frivolous atmosphere.Although Flora also prefers occasions with men, this kind of atmosphere makes her restless, and all of this is beyond her expectations.Tom and Eva's eyes widened with curiosity.They kept telling jokes.They think the funniest joke is how wives betray their husbands.They made loud noises from time to time, and seemed to be enjoying themselves.What's so funny about a wife being unfaithful to her husband?Tom doubted.There is no point or implication in their jokes other than the stark fact that the wife is unfaithful.Another guest told a joke about IVF, and another said: What a pity, the old way is so good!The whole table roared with laughter, except Flora, Tom, and Eva.

They drank a lot of wine, and the table was filled with a happy atmosphere of drunkenness and food.Sandy said loudly again: Well, this is very clear.You are Freddy's girlfriend.He is good to you, really!Baby, he is good to you.But you're fucking pretty, no shit, you're fucking pretty, and to me, you're Queenie. Sandy has a very impatient personality, and he speaks like a cannonball, as if he is going to rush towards someone. Tom thinks his name can't be more appropriate [Note: Sandy means restless. 】.He was a bewildered and frustrated man in his forties.He used to work for an English-language newspaper in China. He thought he was smart, intelligent, and independent, and he was pro-China and pro-Soviet Russia.He had risen to the position of editor in chief, and he was reasonably fluent in his writing and articulate, and he liked to use the goddamn words in his columns.He's always feeling like something's pissing him off, ready to fight, and he likes to expose other people's affairs.In the Xiankehai nightclub, some people once asked him: Hello!I didn't see the fuck in your column today, what's up?Regardless, he still misses what he said.At the age of forty, he suddenly realized that he had no idea where he was going. He lost confidence, threw himself into the social activities of his colleagues, and started drinking heavily.After divorcing his wife, he soon married another woman.His pro-Soviet and pro-communist beliefs became the only thing left; the only title that could be given to him was a liberal party. For the sake of self-esteem, he stubbornly clung to this belief and refused to let go.But his pro-communist stance conflicted with the owner of the newspaper. He gave up his job at the newspaper and returned to New York to find a job at Corninius Insurance Company.Since he lived in the East for a while, he was considered an expert on China, so he was assigned to work in Chinatown.He is currently a fencer between capitalism and Stalinism.He is kind-hearted, a Christian, and at the same time has no prejudice against China.He knows how to get along with the Chinese, and he always pats the Chinese on the back, which he thinks the Chinese like.He can speak the word "ganbei" in Chinese, and he thinks he knows everything about China.He learned how to pat Chinese people on the back from his second brother.They have always been very good friends.

two Flora came home with her husband and Tom and Eva, feeling like a country girl seeing the world for the first time.She has been feeling uncomfortable.She doesn't like Xi Yin.Toy, she was disgusted by her hairstyle, her clothes, and especially her green nails.She also thought the jokes they told at the dinner table were low-brow and obscene. her nails!Eva gasped on the train, and everyone unanimously expressed their disgust. Do you think the second brother will marry her?Tom asked Big Brother. I have no idea.If the second brother likes her, there is no way for her father to stop him.It is he who is getting married and not us.

He will ask his father's permission!Flora asked. Who is going to ask him to tell his father? You are his big brother, can't you say it? You know he never listened to me or my father. Flora stared straight ahead without saying a word. After they went to bed that night, Flora said: Roy, I was thinking. What are you thinking? The girl with the green nail polish.do you think she is prettyIs she prettier than me? oh!Flora! Do you think she is pretty? She's a nightclub entertainer, why are you asking that? I don't think her ears look good, and her mouth tends to go sideways when she talks, which is what you see.

Roy looked at it and laughed.He lit a cigarette, took a puff, and said: She relies entirely on makeup! I'm glad you understand this. Flora, you are not like her, you are not that type of person.Roy patted her hand, and Flora felt much more at ease. You guys usually don't get it, but I'm glad you noticed.The way she pulls the straps strikes me as immoral.If a girl is going to wear a low cut, she should just wear it, there's no need to keep getting a man's attention. Flora smoothed out the pillow and lay down with her hands behind her head.She said half-enviously and half-seriously in her eyes: I don't envy her clothes.It must have cost Freddie a lot of money to go after her.Roy, I'm not complaining, but I don't get it, Freddie

Why talk about him? Do you think this is fair?Freddie lived independently outside, and it was enough for him to take care of himself.And you have to work for this big family. Yes, you must feel very strange.His voice was as usual, calm, slow, steady. Of course I find it strange. As I told you, we grew up in different environments.I came here with my father when I was thirteen, and I have always worked with him.And Freddie he came out on his own, he didn't want to work in the laundry.He worked as a waiter and got the job later.My father has always depended on me for help, and it never occurred to me to leave him, that would not be right.

But Freddie lived on his own, and he didn't need to help the family.And we have to share whatever we have with our family. He said he hadn't saved enough money for his wedding.Flora, isn't it good that we are like this?Dad, mom, and you, we all work together, and we still have a surplus!I think that's fine. I'm not complaining, it's just that I think it looks weird.If you think it's good, I have no opinion.But Freddie is with a girl like that, and I don't know how he saves his money. I also don't think he's saving money, but that's his business. Is he really serious about her? He's been with her a lot lately.They went to gamble together, and Dad knew it. People say that every family has a black sheep.Does dad approve of them being together? Of course he didn't agree, but what could he do?Freddy was far from home, and his father treated him differently. Flora put out the light and said: Well, all I hope is that you will be treated fairly.Then he slid down, lay down and fell asleep. three The second brother has always been very happy.He used to say life was kind to me or life was nice to me or New York was nice to me.Tom visited him once at his rented house and saw his hair disheveled, his long legs resting on his desk, his tight shirt rising and falling with his breath.He has a loud voice, all because of American milk.The second brother declares: I have a lot of vitamins, and I never get a cold or other diseases.He does look healthy.The more Tom looked at his second brother, the more he felt that he didn't understand him. are you happy?asked Tom. hapiness?What do you mean?What kind of happiness is it about? What you do to yourself, the people around you, and the motives that move your life. Tom!You are so funny!Why do you think of these questions?As you can see, my situation is good, the salary is not low, and the Americans like me.My position is not bad either. I am not saying this.For example, what do you do when you are here alone? what I do?Listen to the radio! Do you think about something? Think about things!I can't stop thinking about it all day and night, I have a good life, I never went to school to get where I am.Have you seen me turn the pages of the book?Tom, I bet you haven't seen me open any books since you came to America.I've done a lot of successful things that I've come up with entirely out of my head. Have you never had a problem? No problem, I never let any problem get in my way. Tom couldn't make it clear to him what he meant.Everyone will encounter more or less difficult problems, such as personal questions, how do you want to live, get married?Questions like this. Of course I want to get married. I'm not saying Tom's done.They seem to be talking in different languages.Life is good and bad, but they must all have meaning, and he can't make his second brother understand what he means. correct!What do you think of Xi Yin?How is Toy?do you like her? I don't like it very much.Tom tried to speak softly, and tried to answer honestly.look!Isn't this a problem? It's not a problem at all, she's a nice girl, young, and fun, and if I like her, I'll marry her. does she like you This is a funny question.Of course she likes me, I'm going to rent her a house, a two room apartment, that's what I'm thinking.I think it is a glorious thing to be able to take her to the streets.She speaks good English, she was born in America, and walks like an American.You gotta tell Eva she's always hunched over. You love Sean very much.Toy? Of course, I love her.She is a beautiful girl with a good figure.She likes watching movies and dancing.She also dances jiliba.I want to take her to the movies or to the ballroom tonight.Such is life, we are as happy as a pair of little parrots. will you marry her Yes.I want to keep her waiting a while longer.When I want to get married, I propose to her.Then we went to the court to register the marriage. Are you sure she wants to marry you? The second brother turned on the radio and didn't answer Tom's question.Jazz came from the radio. Tom, you should learn to dance, it's fun. Four Xi Yin.Tooy is also a happy girl.She discovered herself.how to say?She used to be just an insignificant waitress on the Gran Via in San Francisco, and now all the American men bowed to her pomegranate skirt, she could joke with them, and they could joke with her. When she was still living in San Francisco, her parents were dead and she had only one brother.She had always been a good girl, working eight hours a day in the restaurant; and by newer views and standards, she was still a good girl.She just wants to live a good life and find a good husband.When she was twenty-one, she saw an ad in a Chinese newspaper that a nightclub was looking for a waitress.At that time, nightclubs had just appeared in San Francisco, and judging by their business conditions, they were not bad.And customers who go to nightclubs will pay considerable tips.The ad said they also needed a female actress.It's not hard to sing sentimental songs; the audience is not excited by the singing girl's young, beautiful legs, but by her slightly hoarse, hazy, sticky, mournful voice.More importantly, her figure can arouse the emotions of the audience.In fact, it's not difficult at all, she just needs to shake her knees to the jazz drum.As for the question of whether she can dance, she doesn't know tap dancing at all, but the dancing here is just in time, shaking her legs and arms is enough.Any girl who has grown up and is in good shape can do the singing and dancing for this occasion with pleasure. One day, when she suddenly felt afraid that she was going away from her, she found that she didn't lack anything she needed, that her natural capital was good.The new job is easy and enjoyable for her.When she sang and danced, she entertained men as well as herself.Xi Yin.Toy didn't think much of it.Although she had heard that the earth was round, she knew that the earth was flat. On this flat ground, men and women walked on straight legs; and men only liked young girls.She calls it all nature.If men like a woman's youth, and pay a fair price, they can have it.She later spent time in nightclubs in Los Angeles before coming to New York.There aren't many Chinese girls in the US who qualify as nightclub showgirls, so she has never had a hard time finding her job.She already had six clippings of herself, all from evening paper columns. Without any reason, she thought she would like married life.She is now twenty-five years old. Although her current life of entertaining men is not bad, she thinks it is better for her to get married. Freddie had been to the café of the nightclub several times.He thought she was beautiful, and she could see it in his eyes. She went back into the dressing room and said to Vicky: Here he is again. You mean Freddie? Yes, isn't he funny?He is taller than most Chinese men, and he is quite handsome.Don't you think he's handsome? If he's serious, you don't want to miss this opportunity.You're more stupid than I can imagine if you don't show him anything. So when she came on stage, she looked boldly at Freddie for a long moment, and Freddie was so happy that he told himself: This is my girl, I'm so lucky!Frederick. A． T．Feng is always lucky. After she finished singing, she walked over to his table and sat down. My work is done for tonight.Xi Yin.Toy gave him a smile.Her eyes gleamed in the dim light like a hunter approaching prey trapped in a corner.And Frederick. A． T．Feng, the flattered prey, happened to be sitting in the corner. Have a drink!What wine do you want?said Freddy absent-mindedly. The band starts playing.The dim light made the girl change significantly. At this moment, Xi Yin.Toy seemed very shy.The wine stained her cheeks red, and the soft music stretched their hearts.Her mascara-painted lashes drooped, and her hands rested softly on the table.Freddy stroked her hand softly, then took it and squeezed it lightly.They were so close that Freddie could feel the fragrant warmth coming from her. Do you love me?Freddy asked suddenly. Xi Yin.Toy immediately awoke from his ecstasy. What did you say? Do you love me? Xi Yin.Toy thought it was a strange beginning.If he said: I love you.It's much easier to handle.How would she answer?She just looked at him without saying a word.She was sizing up the game of capture she was playing. Freddy put his arms around her waist, but she didn't resist.Freddie thought it would be nice to have such a wife.Sit with her in your arms like this every night. Darling, he said, we are both Chinese.Life has been kind to me, I have a nice job, you don't have to work here. Is this a marriage proposal or what? Yes, if I can't get you to accept me, I can't get someone else to buy insurance either.Darling, do you love me?If you love me, we'll get married.I can afford you and we can rent a two bedroom apartment and spend all our nights together.Toy, I think you are so beautiful! oh!Xi Yin.Toy said.It's finally here, and while it's not a confession of love, it's not far off. You haven't told me yet, do you love me or not!she says. This of course!Otherwise I wouldn't come here all the time.How kind of you, Darling!We'll be fine in the future.will you marry me? Xi Yin.It took a while for Toy to say: I have to think about it first! Why even think about it?Frederick applies pressure based on what he has learned about the psychology of salesmanship.What else do you want?you love me don't you? This is the third time he has mentioned this issue.He's a worthy gamer.She didn't want to lose him after failing to capture him, so despite her dissatisfaction, she kept silent. Come!Have a glass of wine!It can lift your mood.I need you, Darling!I need you so much!marry me! let me think about it, ok?Xi Yin.Toy looked at him, only a little silly this time. I will think for you!After we get married, I can get an allowance of fifty yuan.My salary went up to two hundred and seventy-five yuan, not including commission.what do you think?What more questions do you have? When Freddy left, he felt as upset as he had failed the last time he tried to persuade his father to buy fund insurance.He hadn't planned to propose that night, but he did.He felt a little surprised, Frederick. A． T．Feng proposed to the girl, but was not accepted immediately.He knows Xi Yin for sure.Tooy was also surprised, she needed time like many of his customers, and she would buy his insurance in the end.After all, he is always lucky.He spotted a famous Broadway woman.How many of his competitors in the same industry can marry a famous woman?The thought cheered him up as much as he thought that she would accept his proposal. He could not help smiling happily as he lay on the couch thinking about his marriage.He thought of Xi Yin.The idea that a girl like Tooy would live with him, be with him, serve him, was sweet to him.He clasped his fists together like a boxer who has won, congratulating himself.He also thought that he would have a modern home and be the father of several lovely children. He would be like a standard husband, and his wife would welcome him when he came back from work.He would kiss her in the morning before he left for work, and his wife would kiss him when he came home from get off work, just like the Americans. God!I'm going to celebrate.he yelled. As he remembered, he only had about 200 yuan left in the bank. five Vicky!Vicky!He proposed to me.Xi Yin.Tui cried happily after returning to the dressing room. Vicky.Ramon was much older than Toy, but her age was just a little secret between her and God. Do you accept it, honey? No, I said I would think about it. Do not be silly.Tell me how old you are, Honey! I am twenty-two years old. Don't lie to me! Do not lie to you! That's it! What do you mean this is it? I mean you're too young to know how good it is for a guy to propose to you.Is he around your age?How are you doing?How much money does he make? I think he has about 400 yuan a month! Then what else do you think about? I find it hilarious!He asked me three times in a row if I loved him or not, but he never told me he loved me even once. Their conversation became a little disjointed because neither of them was listening to what the other was saying. (Vicky): When a man proposes to you, is it (Xi Yin): He said that he is very (Vicky): Isn't that enough?Of course he loves you, but (Xi Yin): He needs me, that's what he said.this means (Vicky): You're like a big horse (Xi Yin): He loves me, doesn't he? (Vicky): When I was younger, there were a lot of people asking me to marry me.But I was as stupid as you back then.A guy proposed to me and I told him I was going to think about it.And I've been thinking about it for too long.If I were you, I would immediately lean on his shoulder until he got bored.And he will always be submissive. Vicky's words are better than Xi Yin.Toy is much older, so Xi Yin can only listen to it later.She heard every word she said. Freddie hadn't been to the nightclub for a whole week.The money in the bank worried him a little, but that was only one reason.The morning after he proposed to Sean, he figured out what he had done the night before; he had no idea why he did it.He thought back to the night before.Remembering his thoughts made him feel warm and sweet.He also remembered her saying she needed time to think about it.He wasn't really planning to propose to her last night, he wanted her to wait for a while.Did she sell him anything last night?He recalled that he had sold Frederick to her. A． T．Mrs. Feng's position, but she needs time to think about it.After he thought it over, he told himself not to be too eager.This is a good psychological tactic, so he didn't go to see Xi Yin.Tooy. six In the context of human beings, it is difficult for us to say whether women belong to the role of chasing or being chased.Experts have different opinions, and men and women have different opinions.We can look at it from another angle: (1) If a woman is the one being chased, she must also do her best to be chased by others. (ii) If she's not interested in the pursuer, she doesn't run at all and turns to face him, and there's no game to play.If she is interested in her pursuer, she starts to run, but no matter how she runs, she keeps herself in the sight of the pursuer and makes herself visible to the pursuer.All games of love since the beginning of man have been played under these rules. On the seventh day, Xi Yin.Toy started to get a little worried.If he wants my answers, he knows where to find me.she thought.Of course she wouldn't call Freddie first, but in orthodox tactics, she was still within Freddie's sight. Freddie walked into the nightclub with a big heart, he thought seven days of waiting, for Xi Yin.Tooy dared to say that she had to consider whether to accept the marriage proposal, which was punishment enough.But during these seven days, he also felt that there was always a mysterious force pulling him to run this way. He had been resisting this force, and now he finally came.He couldn't tell why, but he actually felt very nervous. He was never nervous.A week ago he had the courage to ask Xi Yin.When Toy proposed marriage, he didn't feel that there was anything to be nervous about.But now that he was sitting in the dark corner, he knew very well that the words and deeds of the night were of great importance.He fidgeted fidgeting with his key ring and his cigar-repairing knife.As long as I see Xi Yin again.One look at Toy, and he'll know if he's doing the right thing, if he needs her forever.He was sweating profusely, like a boxer who is uneasy when he accepts the challenge of a challenger and prepares to fight.How can I think like this, idiot?He scolded himself secretly.He was about to give his name, his pledge to his family, and now he was so nervous. Xi Yin.Tui appeared in the center of the stage with six other girls. Her oval face, her eyebrows, and her almond eyes looked like a lovely oriental face, but her movements, her posture, were completely different. Americanized.Her breasts were quite full, and her neck was soft and graceful when she joined the other girls and turned her head to the left or to the right.The music was light, and now the girls were bending over and beating time with their hands on their laps.The saxophone was growling, the drums were pounding, and the girls were smiling.Then they danced to the tune, and everyone watched happily, and Freddie's attention was held tightly.The girls then walk around the tables near the dance floor with their right hands on their hips, like a line of horses before a race, for people to judge which one is the winning horse.The focus is always on horses with fatter hips. Freddy forgot his nervousness.He felt as proud to know one of these girls, and she was considering whether to marry him, as proud as a horse owner or dealer at a jockey club.He was proud of her posture, her appearance, her movements. Xi Yin.Toy didn't look at him, but a little later, she walked over to his table and sat down. Hi!Freddy, I've always wondered where you've gone. I'm out of town on business, and I'm sorry.She smiled at him just within reach, and he really regretted why it took so long to come.Xi Yin.Toy looked very sweet, just nodded to some of his questions, and let out a nice and charming hum with her lips closed!Voice.She put her hands around his shoulders. Have you considered it? uh-huh! will you marry me? uh-huh! They hugged into a pile, Xi Yin.Remembering Vicky's advice, Toy kissed him on the face a few times.The game of chasing and being chased is over.This, as Vicky said, made him forever submissive.Xi Yin.Dai thought.For a moment Freddy forgot where he was, and it took a few minutes for Freddy to wake up. He sat up straight, took a comb from his pocket, and tried to regain his dignity.He ordered a bottle of champagne and let's celebrate! He felt like a conqueror, or a hunter, who, when the game is over, looks back on his victory with great satisfaction. A few minutes ago, I would have felt so jealous! Jealous of what? Everyone is looking at your legs and your body. Does this surprise you? No, I just had the feeling that now that we belong to each other, you're going to be Frederick A． T．Mrs. Feng.Hey!It's great to have a famous woman like you as a wife. when will we get married Not yet.Freddy's voice dropped slightly.But I can buy you an engagement ring right away. oh!Freddy! Xi Yin.Toy has a knack for artificiality, especially when under the influence of alcohol, she makes a low, sleepy voice.This kind of feminine voice can make men fall in love with it.Now that her head was on Freddy's shoulder, her voice wound around his heart like an invisible cord, touching all his senses. Freddie, you look so handsome!She chirped. Do you remember what Sandy told you?He said you should go to Cyclamen and be queen.But now I want to take care of you, you are mine. uh-huh! Don't forget we are Chinese, you have to follow my advice and be a good wife. uh-huh! Very suddenly, Xi Yin.Toy jerked off Freddy's shoulders and sat up straight. what happened? Nothing, I just want to sit up straighter.Come on, let's dance. They went to the dance floor and danced.Xi Yin.Toy and Freddy get very close.Freddie was just the right height to be her dance partner.They didn't say anything, just indulged in the world of the two of them.Xi Yin.Tooy held him, and Freddie, too, seemed inseparable from the scent of her skin. We are engaged.After Freddy left, Xi Yin.Toy announces to Vicky.He is mine now. Vicky congratulates her sincerely, am I right! Thanks for the advice, he's tall, handsome, and quite active in Chinatown.Don't you think he's handsome? Yes, he is handsome.You are lucky, Sien. Freddy is ridiculous, I really don't know him well.Do you know what he said to me?After I agreed to his marriage proposal, he asked me to promise to obey him and be a good wife. aha!Vicky smiled.Did you agree? I nodded. Vicky laughed again, like she was being amused, and I'm glad you said yes, but it was really funny. What's so funny? He actually had this idea.I'm telling you, honey, when you're married to a guy, that's what you think about.Getting a guy to change to suit you can be difficult, I wish you luck!I still have to kick my thighs here and see what kind of fools come to take your place, bye!